OMA, Aeroméxico, and AFAC Conduct Full-Scale Aircraft Accident Drill at Tampico International Airport
The exercise aimed to test response capacity and coordination among emergency response companies and authorities.
300 participants simulated a collision between two aircraft on the runway.
Tampico, Tamaulipas, May 24, 2025 – In an effort to strengthen emergency response protocols, align coordination among companies and rescue agencies, and improve crisis management capabilities, Grupo Aeroportuario del Centro Norte (BMV: OMA; NASDAQ: OMAB), operator of Tampico International Airport, conducted a full-scale aircraft accident simulation yesterday. The drill was carried out in collaboration with Aeroméxico, the Federal Civil Aviation Agency (AFAC), and federal, state, and local security and civil protection authorities.
The scenario involved 300 participants, including students from universities in southern Tamaulipas, and simulated a collision between an Aeroméxico Embraer 190 passenger aircraft and a smaller aircraft on the airport’s runway. The exercise was designed to assess the effectiveness and coordination of the various stakeholders involved in such an incident.
Following the drill, results, actions taken, and decisions made by participants will be thoroughly evaluated to generate specific recommendations and inform a continuous improvement plan.
The simulation was conducted from 10:30 p.m. on Friday until early Saturday morning, without any disruption to the airport’s regular operations or services for passengers and airlines.
“At OMA, as part of our organizational culture, we prioritize ongoing training for our team members in safety and emergency response procedures. We remain committed to updating our protocols and implementing best international practices in coordination with our partners and allies,” said Ricardo Dueñas, CEO of OMA.
The event also saw participation from the National Guard, SEDENA (Secretariat of National Defense), SEMAR (Mexican Navy), State Civil Protection, Red Cross, fire departments from Tampico, Madero, and Altamira, and ambulance services ASL, AMPS, Paramedical, EMH, and CIPAR.
OMA conducts full-scale drills annually across its network of airports, reaffirming its commitment to national and international regulations and ensuring rescue teams can apply their knowledge in real scenarios, evaluate procedures, and identify opportunities for improvement.
Grupo Aeroportuario del Centro Norte, S.A.B. de C.V., known as OMA, operates 13 international airports in nine states of central and northern Mexico. OMA’s airports serve Monterrey, Mexico’s third largest metropolitan area, the tourist destinations of Acapulco, Mazatlán, and Zihuatanejo, and nine other regional centers and border cities. OMA also operates the NH Collection Hotel inside Terminal 2 of the Mexico City airport and the Hilton Garden Inn at the Monterrey airport. OMA employs over 1,200 persons in order to offer passengers and clients airport and commercial services in facilities. OMA is listed on the Mexican Stock Exchange (OMA) and on the NASDAQ Global Select Market (OMAB). Since December 2022, OMA is part of VINCI Airports, the world´s leading private airport operator.
